Karen French, SVP of Product, LendKey

from Build vs. Buy · host Karen French, Mang-Git Ng

Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey Technologies, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration. 00:00 Teaser + Introduction 01:46 Karen Background and Role at LendKey 02:36 Understanding LendKey's Digital Platform 04:01 Karen's Career Journey to Product Management 08:03 LendKey's Customer and Partner Experience 16:30 The Build vs. Buy Decision 27:03 Challenges and Considerations in Building vs. Buying 45:15 Exciting Projects and Personal Insights 51:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].

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